Meet Our Attorneys

and Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel representing indigent defendants in criminal and civil proceedings. Anna immigrated to the Pacific Northwest with her family as a refugee in the late 1990’s, and later followed her passion to practice immigration law. She is fluent in Russian, and an active member of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) and American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

in their cases of asylum, torture protection, fraud waivers, adjustment of status, and extreme hardship. Steve lived along the U.S./Mexico border for two years where he became fluent in Spanish and was enveloped in the Hispanic culture. Steve also studied law in Guatemala and was a legal intern with a law firm in Guatemala. These experiences deepened his connection to the Hispanic and immigrant communities which allows him to better understand his clients as they navigate the long and complex immigration process.

In addition to the Immigration Courts, Steve has successfully represented clients in family-based visa cases with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Seattle and Yakima, WA, and in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, including petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, and medical waivers.

Steve received his B.A. in Spanish from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT and his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. Steve is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has participated in El Centro De La Raza Free Legal Clinic and volunteered with Casa Latina in Seattle.

Steve is currently contracted with the Consulate of Guatemala in Seattle to provide legal services for Guatemalan citizens throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska, including consultations in the consulate office and community events throughout the Northwest. Recently, Steve was also contracted with the Salvadoran Consulate in Seattle to provide legal services and orientation to Salvadoran citizens throughout the Northwest.

Alex played on the varsity golf team and was the recipient of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship. After graduating from UBC, Alex accepted a full academic scholarship from the University of Oregon School of Law and moved to Eugene, Oregon, to pursue a legal career.

Alex’s legal practice has traditionally focused exclusively on litigation. Prior to joining Ritchie Reiersen, Alex worked on high asset and complex divorce matters as an attorney at Oregon’s preeminent Family Law firm. Coming from a highly litigious practice area, Alex is adept at coaching client’s through litigated matters and representing their interests in the Courtroom. However, when litigation is not appropriate, Alex’s goal is to resolve matters through negotiated settlements with a high degree of professionalism and levity.

As a licensed attorney in the State of Oregon, Alex is primarily responsible for the firm’s Oregon cases. Alex represents clients with personal injury claims in both the pre-litigation and litigation phases of their claims. By overseeing both aspects of every case, Alex tries to maintain continuity in his clients’ legal representation and build a trusting attorney-client rapport. Through consistent and diligent counsel, Alex aims to alleviate clients’ concerns by handling the legal issues that accompany personal injury claims, and freeing up clients’ time to focus on their recovery.

He has made his home in the Yakima Valley since 2010.  While attending Texas Tech School of Law, Dana worked as a judicial extern for Chief Justice Brian Quinn of the Seventh Court of Appeals in Texas, and a judicial clerk for the Honorable Ruben Reyes of the 72^nd District Court of Texas.  In addition to being a licensed attorney, Dana is a registered nurse and has worked in the local Emergency Department.  Outside of work, Dana enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Kelli, and their two children, Clark and Charlotte.